Israeli Army Radio announced that approximately 30 rockets were launched from Lebanese territory within one hour, with 15 of them intercepted by the Iron Dome. According to Israeli Broadcasting Authority, the rockets launched were from "Katyusha" and "Grad," which are short-range and unguided rockets. Israeli emergency teams reported that 3 Israelis were injured as a result of the rocket fire. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen stated on his Twitter account, "No one should test us; we will take all necessary actions to protect our people and our state." Meanwhile, Netanyahu called for a high-level security meeting to discuss responses to the rockets and also urged the convening of the Security Cabinet.
As heavy Israeli aircraft activity was observed over southern Lebanon, the Israeli army indicated that it had raised alert levels, and the health sector was asked to increase readiness. Public shelters in northern settlements were opened, and airports in northern areas were announced to be closed. In a communication with "Warda," sources from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) described the situation as tense. A barrage of rockets had been launched earlier today from the Qlayla area in the Tyre District of southern Lebanon.
